Using its advanced sensor technologies, the Sentinel A4 radar provides fire control capability against low- and medium-altitude threats. This radar can track aircraft, helicopters, unmanned air vehicles, cruise missiles, artillery, and other threats. The radar can provide 360-degree surveillance. It works in tandem the Indirect Fires Protection Capability(IFPC) system. It can also communicate to the fire direction center, which improves the accuracy and quality data it gives warfighters. It will be part of the future integrated missile and air defense system.
To provide enhanced surveillance and detection capabilities, the A4 radar will integrate with the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System. It is also designed to protect command and control nodes and tactical assembly areas. It will support multi-domain operations and provide better classification capabilities. The radar will also be used to protect expensive static assets. The system can be deployed using an HMMWV with onboard power generator. It can also run autonomously. It will communicate directly with the fire direction centre and relay data to the SINCGARS radio system.
The Sentinel A4 program is a key enabler for the US Army's modernization effort. It will also ensure that data is shared across platforms by the US military. It will allow the US Army track and defeat threats both at low and medium altitudes. Also, it will provide data to defeat UAS missiles and cruise missiles. It will enhance detection capabilities of rotary-wing aircraft, and provide fast information on the impact point.
The Sentinel A4 is a high performance modification of the Sentinel A3 air and missile defense radar. Lockheed Martin made it. The company is located near Syracuse, New York. The first radar was produced by the company five months earlier than expected. This success can be attributed to the Army's strong partnership as well as its agile development process. The company is planning to produce five additional radars by March 2022.
The Sentinel A4 belongs to the Army's Integrated Air and Missile Defense System. It is a system that defends the United States from any airborne threats. It will also protect command and control nodes, tactical assembly areas, and high value static assets. It can also protect Army maneuver formations and geopolitical centres. The radar can provide 360° surveillance, detecting aircraft and tracking them.
The Sentinel A4 can also be used in conjunction with the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Command and Control System. This command and control system provides the US military with real-time information on the status of the battlefield. The US Army will be able to use the Sentinel as part of its forward area air defence command and control system. It can also be used to protect the US Army’s command-and-control nodes, tactical assembly areas, and tactical assembly areas. The radar will improve detection of rotary-wing aircraft, and it will quickly provide information about the impact point.
Sentinel A4 has a range and accuracy that is twice as high as A3. It will be more effective in detecting slow-moving UAVs and rotary-wing aircraft. It can be used for both power and weight.